What does ASTM mean in OCEAN SCIENCE

The purpose of ASTM is to develop international standards that ensure quality assurance in materials, products, systems and services. This ultimately helps provide safety for consumers as well as improved competitiveness in global markets.

ASTM's standards are developed through a consensus process involving all interested parties such as manufacturers, users, consumers, research groups and academics. This allows for a wide range of voices to be included in the development process which ensures that the outcome is fair for all stakeholders involved.

Yes! It works with many different organizations from around the world including governments, industry associations and regulatory bodies. By working together they can ensure that people everywhere have access to quality products that meet their needs.

The scope of the standard covers a range of industries such as construction materials manufacturing including cement PCBs rubberized asphalt pavement steel waterworks fire protection etc. Additionally they also produce consumer product related standards such as toys exercise equipment sporting goods medical devices textiles clothing furniture etc

All full-text versions of most current approved published ASTM guidelines are freely available on the ASTM website www.astm.org for viewing or download so anyone who wants to read them can easily do so. Additionally some past versions may be available with convenient subscription packages offered by several vendors.